How to Find an Internship or Job in a Non-Profit

If one of your strong values is to make a positive difference in the world, you may want to consider a non-profit organization for an internship or job. Non-profits have a mission and purpose to further a social cause or provide a public benefit. Non-profit organizations include universities, public schools, charities, public clinics and hospitals, ...

Making the Most out of a Year of Post-Graduate Service

As a soon-to-be-graduate, you have been weighing your options about how to spend your first year after graduation. One option that you may be considering is a year (or two) of service. I spent two years after college working for AmeriCorps as a college advisor through their College Advising Corps program. There are many benefits ...

The Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program: Funded Internships for Sophomores and Juniors

Does the Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program sound familiar? Maybe you heard about it from a friend or a professor? The Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program is a funding opportunity for sophomores and juniors who secure an unpaid nonprofit internship.  For many students, there is a real challenge in balancing a desire to work at a social ...

Three Tips for Juggling Multiple Job or Internship Offers

You’ve put in countless hours of preparing, searching, applying, and interviewing for jobs and internships. And now, your hard work has paid off because…you have multiple offers!  First, congratulations! Your dedication, persistence, and skill set have landed you in an enviable position. Having the ability to choose between two or more internships/jobs is a great ...

Should Transfer Students Include Information About Their Past School on Their Resumes?

If you studied at a previous institution before attending Boston University, you may be wondering if you should include your previous school on your resume. Generally, it is most important to include the institutions where you have or will earn a degree from. However, there are some instances where you might want to include your ...

Cultivating, Keeping, and Capitalizing on your Connections

By: Emelyn Theriault As a BU student majoring in public relations, I am constantly reminded of the importance of communication. How you present yourself as a PR practitioner and interact with journalists via the media or in person can make or break a pitch. Similarly, in everyday life, it is crucial to be intentional about ...

Navigating Your Future – Apply to Grad School or Look For a Job?

So you just finished your undergraduate degree, many congratulations!! What a fantastic accomplishment!! Now it is time to consider what comes next in your career journey. For many recent graduates, one big question is whether to continue on to graduate school or go directly into the professional world of work.  Here are a few things ...

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Internship Insights: Learning from Friends and Classmates

Finding an internship can be tricky–and the Center for Career Development is here to help. But did you know your classmates and peers are here to help you, too? Each semester the Center for Career Development runs an event, Internship Insights, where students who have completed internships sit on a panel and answer questions from ...

How to Start Networking

Before we get into how to start networking, it’s important to take a step back and review what networking means and why it’s valuable. What is networking and why should you start? Networking is the process of discovering and developing connections between people. You’re not alone if you’re intimidated by the prospect of networking! However, ...

Searching Events in Handshake

Handshake, BU’s online career management site, gives you access to job and internship postings, career counseling appointments, employer and career events, and other career tools. Handshake recently updated the Events page, giving you more options to search for what is most relevant to your interests. To access Events, click on "Events" located in the top ...

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